Bachelor Of Engineering Technology

Gain the advanced engineering skills you need to work at the cutting edge of mechatronics

Award granted

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course code

CRS1201286

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

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Length

Full Time, 3 years. Part Time, 6 years.

Start dates

24 July

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice, plus practical work placement.
  
  As part of this course, students are required to complete an eight week (300 hour) internship. Placement for the internship will be provided by Chisholm. In the sixth semester, students need to complete a 13-week project where they will be required to engage with local industry and solve a practical problem faced by industry.
  
  Transition support for new students entering Chisholm's higher education courses is built into the course delivery. Students participate in a two-day Connect2HE program the week prior to the start of their first semester and must complete a Transition to Higher Education subject in the first semester. Participating in this program and completing this subject is mandatory for students without a Bachelor degree or higher, or relevant academic experience. Academic skills are also included across the other subjects.
  
  Student profile - 15% Domestic students : 85% International students. About half the students enter this course from a VET qualification and half from VCE or international equivalent.
  
  VET Pathways
  - Students with a diploma in a related field of engineering will enter Year One of this course.
  - Students who have completed the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology 22228VIC and the Diploma of Engineering Technology 22229VIC will enter Year Two of this course.
  
  Students will be given credit transfer for the following units:
  
  HEETCM100 The Professional Engineering Technologist
  HEETCM101A Engineering Mathematics 1
  HEETCM102A Introduction to Digital Electronics and Programming
  HEETCM104 Engineering Design and Practice
  HEETCM201 Material Science
  HEETCM202A Engineering Mathematics 2
  HEETCM203A Engineering Mechanics (Statics)
  HEETCM204A Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics)
  HEETCM205 Engineering Practice 2
  
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - support is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people through Chisholm's Koorie Services. Email them at klo@chisholm.edu.au
  
  Special consideration – If you do not meet the admission requirements listed below but would like special consideration, please contact a Chisholm course adviser on 1300 244 746.

  
  Course structure

  To complete the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, students must successfully complete 27 subjects in Mechatronics.
  Most full-time students choose to study five subjects per semester, and there are two semesters each year.

  
  Indicative workload

  Weekly workload per semester for 5 subjects: 20 hours face-to-face plus 20 hours personal study time

• Learning outcomes

  Develop engineering solutions through a creative process and design effective engineering products by employing appropriate technologies.

  Evaluate the potential impact that emerging engineering technologies can have on the wellbeing of society.

  Apply knowledge and practices in the workplace that comply with the Standards for an Engineering Technologist as determined by Engineers Australia.

  Critically analyse and evaluate engineering concepts, processes and products relevant to:
  a. the current and future needs of the industry
  b. manage complex engineering projects to ensure operational reliability within the context of the industry

• Subjects - Year one

  Engineering Design and PracticeHEETCM104

  Semester one
  

  This subject supports the development of engineering design and practice skills. This feature seeks to illustrate the roles and responsibilities of professional engineering technologists and the people with whom they interact; to illustrate how disciplinary knowledge is applied in the solution of engineering problems; and to target the development of the knowledge skills and attitudes essential in professional engineering technology.

  The Professional Engineering TechnologistHEETCM100

  Semester one
  

  To assist the new engineering technologist navigate through his/her new role there are laws and codes of professional conduct in place. The student will gain an understanding of engineering fields, how they impact on society and the responsibilities and obligations that come with the profession.

  Engineering Mathematics 1HEETCM101A

  Semester one
  

  The prime role of engineering technologists is to bring a highly effective problem-solving approach to challenges that are presented to them. Their problem-solving tools include a thorough knowledge of mathematical principles combined with a rigorous engineering science and technology knowledge base.

  Engineering Measuring EquipmentHEETCM103

  Semester one
  

  This subject focuses on engineering measuring and inspection equipment and their operating procedures. Measurement is the language of science that we use to communicate size, quantity, position, condition, and time.

  Introduction to Digital Electronics and ProgrammingHEETCM102A

  Semester one
  

  This subject will introduce students to the digital electronics as well as some basic circuit components and fundamentals in programming. Within this context, it forms an introductory subject for students to comprehend how programs are developed, what sensors are and how electronics works in general.

  Material ScienceHEETCM201

  Semester two
  

  Material Science is a field of study involving the properties of matter and its applications to various areas of science and engineering. It is a fundamental enabling science for mechanical and mechatronics technologists.

  Engineering Mechanics (Statics)HEETCM203A

  Semester two
  

  Statics is the branch that deals with forces and with the effects of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. The study of statics is essentially one of analysis of forces and force systems. It is critical in understanding engineering systems and applications.

  Engineering Mathematics 2HEETCM202A

  Semester two
  

  The two engineering mathematics subjects will further develop the engineering mathematics skills essential for all engineering technologists. Each mathematical topic is developed in conjunction with examples of its technological applications using a team-teaching approach.

  Engineering Practice 2HEETCM205

  Semester two
  

  In Engineering Practice II students will gain knowledge and skills in metal joining using various welding processes, brazing and soldering to appropriate OH&S standards. Welding plays a key role in many industries such as automotive, structural, general engineering, aeronautical, chemical plants, piping industry and civil.

  Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics)HEETCM204A

  Semester two
  

  Dynamics is a branch of Mechanics that deals with forces and with the effects of forces acting on rigid bodies in motion. Dynamics is divided into two parts: kinematics, which is the study of motion without reference to the forces which cause motion, and kinetics, which relates to the action of forces on bodies to their resulting motions.

• Subjects - Year two

  Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)HEETCM304A

  Semester one
  

  Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) are an essential component of automation in industry. Students will familiarise themselves with the operations, programming, interfacing and applications of PLC’s and learn effective fault finding strategies and techniques.

  Industrial AutomationHEETCM302

  Semester one
  

  Industrial Automation introduces students to the applied methods of automatic control of Industrial Processes which combines drive systems with control and information system to reduce the need for heavy, repetitive and tedious human intervention. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems will be presented with practical demonstration, software and hardware training.

  Engineering CAD2HEETCM301A

  Semester one
  

  CAD is used for detailed engineering of 3D models and/or 2D drawings of physical components. It is also used throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout of plant and products, through strength and dynamic analysis of assemblies including computational fluid dynamics and even to the definition of manufacturing methods of components and links to computer numerical controlled machine tool (CADCAM).

  Engineering Practice 3HEETCM305

  Semester one
  

  Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines are used to perform operations such as milling, turning, cutting and drilling with precision and at high speeds. It is essential that engineering technologists understand the operating parameters of these machines and can undertake programming tasks, tooling set-up, and basic fault finding.

  Strength of MaterialsHEETCM303

  Semester one
  

  Strength of Materials is a branch of applied mechanics that deals with the behaviour of solid bodies subjected to various types of loads. It is a critical engineering science within the disciplines of mechanical engineering, mechatronics, structural engineering, chemical and process engineering, aeronautics, astronautics and a number of other engineering disciplines.

  Mechanical Drive SystemsHEETMT402A

  Semester two
  

  This subject introduces students to the characteristics of various components used in mechanical drive systems. In particular students are introduced to factors that influence system performance and reliability.

  Programming ConceptsHEETMT401A

  Semester two
  

  This subject content will focus on a quick overview of C programming language, microcontrollers and programming microcontrollers in C.

  Design of Fluid Power Engineering SystemsHEETMT403A

  Semester two
  

  The aim of this subject is for students to gain an understanding of the concepts and components of fluid power transmission and control in combination with PLC and microprocessor control systems.

  Engineering Practice 4HEETMT404

  Semester two
  

  The engineering technologist needs to be fluent with the advanced operations and configuring of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This subject creates the essential practical extension for industrial automation and lays the foundation for the final industrial project.

• Subjects - Year three

  Advanced PLCHEETMT505A

  Semester one
  

  Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are an essential component of automation in industry. This subject will extend the student’s knowledge of programmable logic controllers, their high-level functions, mathematical operations, connectivity to DeviceNet networks, and fault-finding techniques.

  Industrial Project 1HEETMT501A

  Semester one
  

  Industry Project I and II form the capstone of the engineering degree program. These two units enable the students to put into practice, through an authentic industry-based engineering technology project, the knowledge and attributes they have developed in the program enabling them to further develop the skill sets they will need as professional engineering technologists.

  Project ManagementHEETMT504

  Semester one
  

  This subject will focus on project management, planning and decision making, Microsoft project, project planning and control, cost management, risk management skills, quality management skills, procurement management skills, and laws, contracts and engineering contracts.

  Fluid MechanicsHEETMT502

  Semester one
  

  The study of fluids and the forces on them, fluid mechanics can be divided into fluid statics (the study of fluids at rest), and fluid dynamics (the study of fluids in motion). Fluids comprise liquids, gases and plasmas. Fluid mechanics, especially fluid dynamics, is a very active field of research with many unsolved or partly solved problems.

  Control Systems and Feedback 1HEETMT503A

  Semester one
  

  This subject is the first part in the Mechatronics stream which introduces students on how to analyse various systems from the stability point of view, in particular understanding the transient responses of systems.

  Quality ManagementHEETMT602

  Semester two
  

  Quality as a marketing differentiator, along with automation and lean manufacturing to reduce manufacturing costs, is increasingly acknowledged by high wage economies such as Australia as providing the best path to manufacturing survival. Recent quality initiatives in manufacturing are more technologically advanced, demanding the involvement of more technologically skilled people such as engineers and engineering technologists.

  Industrial Project 2HEETMT601A

  Semester two
  

  Industrial Project II is the capstone of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree program in which students put into practice, through an authentic industry-based engineering technology project, the knowledge and attributes they have developed in the program.

  Control Systems and Feedback 2HEETMT603A

  Semester two
  

  This subject is a continuation of Control Systems and Feedback 1. It teaches students how to design proportional, integral and differential (PID) controllers to solve engineering problems.

• Course pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Engineering - Mechanical Trade	Bachelor Of Engineering Technology
  Possible job outcome	fitter mechatronics tradeperson toolmaker machinist	systems engineer maintenance engineer production manager commissioning engineer

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  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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• Admission requirements

  Please refer to the course entry requirements document (available above in the course description) for current requirements.

• Fees

  Indicative total course cost $43,200 plus annual Student Services fees. Total course cost is indicative based upon the 2023 tuition fee. Any increase in fees for subsequent years is not included in this value. Indicative annual tuition fees of $14,400 plus $270 Student Services fee for 2023. Indicative fees are based upon a student enrolling in 100% full time study load and does not reflect if subjects are repeated or advanced standing is granted. Student Services fees are charged at $33.75 per subject, to a maximum amount each year ($270 in 2023).

   

• Help with fees

  FEE-HELP

  At Chisholm, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this degree course. Find out more about using FEE-HELP to study now and pay later.

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and aligned to Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 7.